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Clippings of correspondence from Chautauqua, August, 1930. From the Jamestown Morning Post
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[Clippings of correspondence from Chautauqua, August, 1930. From the Jamestown Morning Post / collected by Arthur E. Bestor, Jr.]
Published
[Jamestown (N.Y.) : Jamestown Morning Post, 1930]
Physical Description
v. ; 30 cm.
Local Notes
MUDD LLf28 R5 2: 35 titles housed together (47 physical pieces).
MUDD LLfx28 R5 2: "Dr. E. H. Griggs speaks before woman's club" (Aug. 8, 1930) appears to lack its end, as does "Chautauqua A. C. wins second tilt from Ashville" (Aug. 11, 1930).
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Church union is discussed by Dr. Buck. Only united Christianity can meet difficulties in mission field, speaker declares. Dr. Griggs speaks on "leadership." King's Daughters and Sons will dedicate memorial house today--Grange Day exercises tomorrow (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 1, 1930).
Rev. Dr. M'Afee gives talk on church union. Retiring Presbyterian moderator closes week's conference at Chautauqua. Bainbridge Colby to give address. Former Secretary of State to speak on National Army Day--Griggs speaks on League of Nations (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 1, 1930).
King's Sons and Daughters Day. Celebration at Chautauqua--President of Brown University speaker (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 2, 1930).
Pioneer of Chautauqua passes away. Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Hurlbut, counselor of C. L. S. C., dies at age of eighty-seven years. Was prominent in Methodism. Succeeded Bishop Vincent as editor of Sunday school literature--wrote "Story of Chautauqua." (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 4, 1930).
Rev. Dr. Fosdick speaks on "The mystery of life." Says people should distrust dogmatism, both of religionist and irreligionist. Concert given by orchestra. Hutcheson and Stoessel appear in recital--objects of Old First Night gifts total $40,000 (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 4, 1930).
Annual Grange Day observed at Chautauqua. Twelve hundred members of order attend exercises as guests of institution. Address is given by Joe M. Chapple. Philip Crandall of Poland wins county spelling match--will enter state competition at Syracuse (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 4, 1930).
Art Metals win eighteen inning 1 to 0 game from Chautauqua at Chautauqua. "Swede" Johnson outhurls Earl Stratton in epic pitchers' duel in longest contest staged at assembly grounds diamond for years (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 4, 1930).
Chautauqua gets more than $34,000 Old First Night. Bequest of $65,000 for library from Mrs. C. M. Wilkes makes year total over $100,000. Organizations make donations. Community gift, combining dollar by each person, totals $1,810--tone of levity develops rapidly (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 6, 1930).
Dressiest golfer pairs with Sarazen in meeting Smith and Cawsey at Chautauqua today (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 7, 1930).
Only mind can cure symptons[!] it produces. Explanation of cures in the past given by Dr. James J. Walsh in address. Golden belles guests at tea. Mrs. Arthur E. Bestor is hostess to thirty women of seventy-five years and over at her home (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 7, 1930).
Dr. E. H. Griggs speaks before woman's club. Renaissance of the spirit shown most markedly in fine arts, speaker says. Lutherans hold annual banquet. Dr. James J. Walsh gives lecture on "laughter and health"--opera in Norton Hall tonight (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 8, 1930).
National Army Day observance plans complete. Annual reunion and Grand Army rally day to be held Saturday at Chautauqua. Bainbridge Colby to be speaker. Annual meeting of Chautauqua County Veterans Union to be held--patriotic concert morning feature (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 8, 1930).
Golfing greats play over Chautauqua links. Farrell and Sarazen defeat Horton Smith and Jack Cawsey, 4 and 3, in eighteen-hole, best ball match--Quaker Ridge pro shines (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 8, 1930).
First hole-in-one made at Chautauqua by woman (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 9, 1930).
Speaker pays high tribute to Viceroy. Is England's greatest asset and India's greatest friend, Dr. Buck says. Present situation in India discussed. Solution lies somewhere between imperialism expressed by Birkenhead and lawless spirit of Ghandi (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 9, 1930).
Chautauqua A. C. wins second tilt from Ashville. Institution outfit runs up early eleven run lead to win handily, 15-7. Visitors score during letup. Earl Stratton Chautauqua pitching ace, leaves hilltop in fifth, giving way to Stahl (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 11, 1930).
Two concerts are presented by orchestra. Patriotic programme in morning in connection with National Army Day exercises. Officers named by women's club. Dr. John Timothy Stone will give address at the National Y. W. C. A. exercises this afternoon (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 11, 1930).
Colby critical of the London Naval Treaty. Speaker believes, however, pact will work for better of international relations. County veterans elect officers. Stewart B. Myers is elected president of association--Rev. M. V. Stone presides at the meeting (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 11, 1930).
Y. W. C. A. House at Chautauqua to be enlarged. Anonymous donor provides fund for addition which will include an auditorium. Address is given by Dr. J. T. Stone. "The Problem of Haiti" is discussed by Dr. Detweiler--advocate gradual withdrawal of the Marines (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 12, 1930).
Great progress is being made by new Greece. Problem of the refugees is the greatest one faced today, Dr. Jesse K. Marsden says. Banner unveiled by Mrs. Edison. Has portrait of inventor painted on canvas by noted artist--Recognition Day exercises today (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 12, 1930).
Sousa will be at Chautauqua. Noted musician will conduct in one number tomorrow evening (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 13, 1930).
Edison class is graduated at Chautauqua. Annual Recognition Day exercises of the C.L.S.C. are held at assembly grounds. Address is given by Dr. G. J. Laing. Devotion of leisure time to intellectual reading will bring culture Plato never dreamed of, he says (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 14, 1930).
Older worker's place discussed by C. R. Dooley. Says responsibility of problem of maintaining aged workmen rests on employers. Gives views on unemployment. Miss Gardner speaks on race problem--reception is given in honor of Mrs. Thomas A. Edison (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 15, 1930).
Dangers of leisure not appreciated. Dr. Arthur E. Bestor discusses universal distribution of hours one need not work. Says hours must be used wisely. Marvelous possibilities for worthy use of spare time available at this time, President declares (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 16, 1930).
Seven concerts will be given by orchestra. August music week marks closing of annual assembly of Chautauqua Institution. Final opera this evening. "Madam Butterfly" to be presented--George Dallas, British Labor leader, to give two addresses this week (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 18, 1930).
Gives reading of "Green Pastures" at Chautauqua. Modern miracle play by Marc Connelly is read by Professor Davis Edwards. Concert given by Jubilee Singers. Varied programme includes dramatic readings by versatile young colored people from the South (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 19, 1930).
Missionaries tell of their work in China. Tien Lai Huang, the Lindbergh of China, among the speakers at Chautauqua. Memorial for Rev. Dr. Hurlbut. Rev. M. V. Stone one of speakers--Dr. B. D. Tucker, Jr., speaks on "The constant giver of life." (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 19, 1930).
Exposes tricks of soothsayers, fortune-tellers. John Mulholland, magician, entertains large audience at Chautauqua assembly. Foreign missions forum conducted. Great need of India in its strife is Christianity, Dr. Moore says in discussing present situation in that country (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 20, 1930).
Chautauqua nine blanks birds, 12-0. McMullen twirls institution team to easy victory over Orioles (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 21, 1930).
Unemployment in England is discussed. Country facing one of blackest winters in its history, Labor member of Parliament says. Dallas speaks at Chautauqua. Speaker declares present conditions can be traced to policies of allies at end of the war (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 21, 1930).
Chautauqua's good year (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 22, 1930).
Chautauqua to close Sunday for the year. Dr. George E. Richards, President of the Reformed Church Seminary, will preach sermon. Vachel Lindsay reads from poems. Interpretation of life and work of husband given by Mrs. Lindsay--missionaries discuss prohibition (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 23, 1930).
Lindsay gives poetry recital at Chautauqua. Concluding non-musical event of Chautauqua season is presented in ampitheatre. Comments as he gives numbers. Speaker explains relation of his pictures and his poetry--says critics misinterpret "The Congo" (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 25, 1930).
Assembly ends for year with song service. Dr. Arthur E. Bestor speaks on success of the fifty-seventh season at Chautauqua. Rev. Dr. Richards preaches sermon. Mission of the church is discussed by President of Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 25, 1930).
Orchestra gives concert. President Bestor pays tribute to Stoessel and associates (Jamestown Morning Post, Aug. 25, 1930).
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